(1) (a) reception of a train at a station shall normally be done on a signalled line which is clear of any obstruction;
(b) in case of emergency when a train is to be received on an obstructed line the Station Master on duty shall, -
(i) ensure that the signals controlling the reception of the train are kept at ‘ON’;
and
(ii) ensure that all the points over which the train has to pass are correctly set and the facing points locked.
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(2) After the train has been brought to a halt at the relevant Stop signal, it may be received on the obstructed line by,-
(a) authorising the Loco pilot to pass the Stop signal at 'ON' by taking 'off' the callingon signal, where provided; or
(b) authorising the Loco pilot to pass the Stop signal at 'ON' in written authority in Form 5.
(3) The Loco pilot shall enter the obstructed line at speed not exceeding fifteen kilometre per hour and keep his train well under control so as to be able to stop short of any obstruction or on being shown a hand danger signal.
(4) A Stop hand signal shall be exhibited by a competent railway servant assigned by Station Master at a distance of about forty five meters from the point of obstruction to indicate to the Loco pilot as to where the train shall necessarily be brought to a stand, and hand piloted beyond that point if so intended.